A denial from the insurance carrier is not the final word on a New Jersey workers' comp claim. You can ask the Division of Workers' Compensation to decide the dispute by filing a formal claim petition, generally within two years of the accident or the last comp payment, and if you need treatment or wage benefits now, you can file a motion for medical and temporary benefits. Attorneys can't charge an upfront fee in comp cases, and fees must be approved by a judge.

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Workers' Compensation

Hurt at work in New Jersey: workers' comp benefits and deadlines

New Jersey workers' compensation is a no-fault system: if you are hurt on the job, you can get medical care and wage benefits without proving your employer did anything wrong. Temporary disability pays 70% of your average weekly wage, between $320 and $1,199 a week for 2026 injuries. If your claim is denied or disputed, a formal claim petition generally must be filed with the Division of Workers' Compensation within two years.

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